Five questions with Tracy Blackwell, co-founder and chief executive of Pension Insurance Corporation March 14, 2024 This week, we present a sneak peek into the journey of co-founder and chief executive of the Pension Insurance Corporation.
Anne Boden: ‘Things haven’t got much better for women in tech in 40 years’ March 14, 2024 Former Starling Bank chief Anne Boden sits down with City A.M. to discuss her early career, sexism in the City and life beyond the bank.
How I went from working at Nando’s to owning my own coffee business March 12, 2024 Wycliffe Sande spent seven years working a full-time job at Nando’s before (finally) turning his coffee roasting side hustle into a business. Now, the 40-year-old founder of Blue Turaco – a coffee brand with beans sourced directly from his home farmland in Uganda – smiles as he tells me the long days and sleepless nights [...]
The founder bringing the power of curiosity to new heights – with the help of some wine March 11, 2024 Twelve years into her entrepreneurial career, Lucy Busk still believes the art of ‘learning as you go’ is the key to her growing success.
Five lessons learnt while building a business as a female founder March 8, 2024 Radha Vyas answers five questions about building a business and turning a passion into profit.
Five questions with Elaine Bedell, chief executive of Southbank Centre March 7, 2024 Who is the first female chief executive of the UK's largest arts centre - Southbank Centre - in its 66-year history?
Spring Budget 2024: Small firms left waiting for more as VAT change gets lukewarm reception March 6, 2024 Small businesses have been left waiting for more following today's Spring Budget announcement.
Meet the founder who built a global business by renting out her wardrobe March 5, 2024 How could she – as a “shopaholic” herself – make a difference in the fourth most polluting industry in the world?
Meet the founders on a mission to change the face of the real estate industry March 5, 2024 Two real estate headhunters wanted to build their own shop - seven years later, their friendship (and business) is stronger than ever.
Five questions with Jenny Biggam, founder of the7stars media agency March 1, 2024 Placing the spotlight on the behind-the-scenes moments shaping some of the UK's most exciting businesses, Jenny Biggam, founder of the7stars media agency, is the first to take part in our founder pen pal series.